The rising stock market is causing more investors, particularly ones from other countries to start moving their resources into the real estate market. This is because the stock market is being influenced by artificial...

As a newbie, I haven't been through all the forum posts but I did want to remind everyone of the programs the local and national utility companies offer for weatherization. In my state (RI), natural gas and electric h...

Short Sales Plan closer to finalization

According to a US Treasury spokeswoman, The Treasury will soon finalize the long awaited plan to expand its incentives for mortgage companies to use "short sales" as a way to s...

I recently became aware of the benefits of owning and using a non-contact infrared thermometer. Here is a great link from the NDSU Extension office:"A simple way homeowners can check their homes for heat loss is with ...

My name is Tony, and I work with the Biggerpockets Featured Agent Program!
We’re looking for a few real estate agents in Asheville to fill a couple openings in our featured agent program, so if you’re an agent I’d ...

is the earthquake insurance worth the investment? a lot of pros tell me because of high deductibles there is no point to buy the earthquake insurance at all. what is your opinion?

I am considering a buy and hold strategy with a Duplex that has 2 three bedroom units, one is 1 bath and the other is 1 1/2 bath. Both units have oil heat and hot water. Is this something to be concerned about that...

I have a 3 unit apt bldg in MA, what is commonly referred to as a 'triple-decker' out there. It is currently heated by and oil burning furnace. After some investigation, I have discovered a program that will lend prop...

Me and my business partner are working on our first rental property. We purchased our property back in the end of October and have our own handyman business so are doing the work ourselves. Unfortunately our steam fur...

The Washington Post is reporting:The newest option, known as the Affordable Loan Solution plan, launched Feb. 22. It allows for down payments as low as 3 percent, no minimum cash reserves and loan amounts as high as...